Battery delivers constant power and run time in extreme temperatures, even in winter (-4°F/ -20°C). Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overload, over-discharge, and overheating.^*Vs. Makita 18V Ni-Cd Battery

The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. Built-in fan circulates air through the battery during the charging process to cool the battery for faster charge time.^*Vs. Makita 18V Ni-Cd Charger

Makita-built Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life. The electronically-controlled Brushless Motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application.^*Vs. Makita Cordless Motors with Brushes

The demanding applications you take on every day are also demanding on your cordless tools and batteries. You rely on your tools, so Makita® created Star Protection Computer Controls™. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the tool and battery to monitor conditions and exchange data in real time to protect against overload, over-discharge and overheating.

Select LXT^® tools come with AWS^® technology that uses Bluetooth^® for intelligent communication between your tools to eliminate cords, increase productivity, and reduce noise.